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Summer classes start May 19, ! Plus, lock in your entire academic year through spring 2027.
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SOCY 1010 This course analyzes marriage and family from a sociological perspective. Students will examine how the sociocultural context and historical changes impact how we form and maintain families. Students will use sociological theories to understand past and current trends in marriage and family, focusing on variations in family structures and experiences across race, class, gender, age, and sexuality. The course will answer questions like: does living together before marriage increase the likelihood of divorce, do children benefit from strict parenting, and why are so many people postponing marriage or opting out of it altogether.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5
SOCY 1110 This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior, with a focus on how social forces shape people?s lives. Students will learn about basic sociological theories and how sociologists conduct studies. Topics include culture, socialization, race, gender, sexuality, family, crime, and social inequalities. Students will also examine how institutions, social movements, and policies impact various social phenomena and individuals. Students will use a sociological perspective to explore their own citizenship and evaluate their ethics of social responsibility.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,9
SOCY 1210 This class uses a sociological perspective to analyze global issues that threaten human well-being. Topics may include poverty, educational inequality, political violence, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, health disparities, unsustainable food systems, environmental destruction, and human trafficking. Special attention is given to the how policies and practices in the United States impact these global issues for better or worse.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,8
SOCY 1310 This course examines diversity in the United States through a sociological lens. Students will learn how the meanings of social differences are constructed and shaped by our cultural ideologies, institutions, policies, and practices. The course focuses on differences that correlate to inequality and oppression, such as race, class, sex, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, and age. Students will have opportunities to reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs regarding these differences and develop skills necessary for interacting with others, both personally and professionally, in a non-oppressive way.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,7B
SOCY 1400 This course is an introduction to the sociological study of crime. Students will learn about the leading sociological theories of crime and how criminologists measure and study crime. A large portion of the course is dedicated to understanding each aspect of the criminal justice system, with special attention on historical and current trends within the system. Current issues, like racism and socioeconomic inequalities in the criminal justice system will be discussed from an evidence-based, sociological perspective. Students will also have opportunities to reflect on the ethics of controversial issues like punishment verses rehabilitation, jail time for unpaid fines, and the life-long legal consequences of a criminal conviction.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering:
MNTC Goals: 5,9
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